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10 Best Pirate-Themed Video Games Of All Time, Ranked

Pirates are a beloved subject in fiction. Due to their romanticized versions of what was one of the darkest and harshest eras in history, pirates catch the eyes of viewers. So, of course, video game developers took full advantage of this over years and crafted many pirate-themed video games.

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Sailing the high seas, plundering for treasure, and maybe fighting the occasional skeleton pirate has been a staple in gaming, especially after the popularity of the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise. Not including those in space, the pirates of the sea have been the subject of some tremendous games..

10 The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)

While the player does not control a pirate, they do have Link explore one of the best versions of Hyrule. It is a vast ocean with a plethora of islands to check out, pirates and sailors to talk to, treasure to search for, and even sea kaiju such as Big Octos to fight.

From the music to the visuals to sailing around on Link's living boat, the atmosphere of The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker gives a feeling of adventure. It helps the player feel immersed in this world of pirates and magic akin to Pirates Of The Caribbean mixed with Peter Pan.

9 Blackwake (2017)

Playing as a pirate online, players can work together to sail and maintain a ship. This portion of the game feels similar to Sea Of Thieves, however, it quickly becomes more akin to a Call Of Duty game with pirates. Blackwake focuses more on multiplayer modes

Team Deathmatch, Capture The Booty, and Fortress Siege which consists of two teams of twenty-seven players. It is a more simple experience that received mainly positive reviews but was quickly overshadowed by Sea Of Thieves.

8 Risen (2009)

On the surface, Risen doesn't exactly push the boundaries and do anything new; it's an action RPG like many others at the time, especially the Gothic series by the same developers. That said, Risen still takes a familiar formula and keeps it fresh with an addictive RPG about pirates in a Mediterranean setting.

The map is big with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, uncover new side quests, and fight enemies in a typical RPG affair that would spawn two sequels. Both sequels were given mixed receptions but are also worth checking out.

7 Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004)

Most might recognize Sid Meier's name from the Civilization games and those who enjoy that franchise will likely enjoy Sid Meir's Pirates! It is a 2004 remake that takes the original game and polished it almost perfectly for the time, allowing for a memorable Civilization clone but with pirates.

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The goal of Sid Meier's Pirates! is to become the world's greatest pirate much like becoming the greatest nation in Civilization. This involves real-time strategy as the player plunders the seas, fights other pirates, and gathers as many riches as possible.

6 LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean (2011)

Based on the first four films, LEGO Pirates Of The Caribbean keeps the formula that fans are used to: play through events from films, break LEGO pieces, collect studs, unlock characters, and have fun with cartoon action.

From fighting the iconic villain Hector Barbossa on Isla de Muerta to battling Davy Jones in the Maelstrom, LEGO Pirates Of the Caribbean replicates set pieces from the films rather well. Despite having no dialogue, the mimicry of characters such as Jack Sparrow and Barbossa provides a lot of comedy.

5 The Monkey Island Series (1990-2009)

From LucasArts and the same team behind Grim Fandango, The Monkey Island series is one of the definitive point-and-click adventure titles. The Secret Of Monkey Island mixes cartoon comedy and antics with puzzle-solving elements, akin to Grim Fandango. In many ways, the Monkey Island games act as a precursor for some of the funniest dialogue in the Pirates Of The Caribbean movies.

That comparison would even carry on to the fourth entry of the series, Escape From Monkey Island which played almost like a clone of Grim Fandango. So those that like puzzle solving, dialogue choices, and fun characters will get enjoyment out of this franchise.

4 Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire (2018)

In a refreshing change-up from the usual third-person gameplay, Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire brings pirates into an isometric RPG similar to the Diablo or Baldur's Gate franchises. Though naval combat is a little rough around the edges, the open world and combat make up for it.

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From the extensive character creator to the more fantasy-based world, showcasing what if a world akin to Middle-Earth or Tamriel advanced to their equivalent of the 17th century. Pillars Of Eternity II was developed by Obsidian games who have made other genre-bending RPGs including The Outer Worlds.

3 Sea Of Thieves (2018)

Rare made a big splash with their ambitious Sea Of Thieves. At launch, this Xbox and PC exclusive instantly caught the attention of players with its open-ended gameplay that allowed the player to explore and go about the game in any way they want; whether solo or playing with friends to find treasures or encounter the scariest monsters in the game.

Over the years, Sea Of Thieves has seen many updates and expansions that turned it into one of the definitive pirate experiences. It even got an entire Pirates Of The Caribbean add-on featuring Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones.

2 GreedFall (2019)

Imagine if Dragon Age and The Witcher III: Wild Hunt were thrown into a blender. The result could have been a sloppy mess but instead, GreedFall showcases the love and care put into it by Focus Interactive. Of all the attempts to turn pirates into an RPG, this one is the most effective.

Choices the player makes will affect the whole mission; from using diplomacy to using stealth to going all out with combat. GreedFall has one of the most unique worlds with plenty of strange monsters that would fit in with The Witcher but keeps that 17th-century flair.

1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

In the vast array of Assassin's Creed titles, Black Flag is often listed as one of the best, and for good reason. The story of rogue pirate Edward Kenway evolving into a hero of the seven seas became a fan favorite for not only putting more focus on the events of the past but having a very different assassin.

While it features the classic Assassin's Creed formula to please fans of the series, Black Flag also manages to make the player really feel like a pirate. The player can meet famous figures such as Blackbeard and Mary Read, sail across the Caribbean, listen to shanties, find treasure, raid ships, and do everything someone might want to do as a pirate.

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